A source for some of the very best dumplings in Toronto is now opening a downtown location after only being located far from the city centre for years.

Sang-Ji Fried Bao makes dumplings that are a little different from some others you might be familiar with. These are soup-filled dumplings that are big and round, and fried in a pan for a crispy bottom.

The popular restaurant just surprised dumpling fans by announcing their downtown location is now opening.

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They've previously only had locations in North York that had more limited seating. They first opened up at 1 Byng Ave. but left that address around late September 2021 and moved to a slightly larger space at 5461 Yonge St. in early October 2021.

Their new location at 3 Charles St. looks as if it will have a lot more seating, and has a nice clean white look to it with subway tiling, white brick and graphic art on one wall.

It's been possible to get Sang-Ji through delivery apps previously, though if you lived downtown the dumplings would be making quite a journey.

Now they've suddenly announced their new location is soft open as of March 18, with hours from 11:30 a.m. t0 4 p.m.

"Feel free to drop by, leave us some comments and help us to improve," reads an Instagram post from Sang-Ji announcing the opening.